We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. We support the following browsers:
Windows:Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome.
Mac:Safari.

Not ready to book?

No rush. We've saved this trip in your cart
so you can come back any time, compare prices, and complete your booking.

Another gem in the boston harbor system. - Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Owner description: This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil War Landmark that housed Confederate prisoners. Visitors to the 12 islands open for exploration can camp, kayak, tour lighthouses, ride harbor ferries, hike and swim.

I went on the two location pass to Georges Is, and Castle is. The castle is quite interesting to see how some military and non military people lived there, At one point it was serving as a prison for Civil War prisoners from the South. You take little water taxi to the Georges Is and it is quite natural indeed, Not much there but walk on a few trails but it is beautiful. The water taxi is quite small and on a choppy seas day you will get quite a bit of sea spray. It you have never experianced that it is a little suprising how salty you become. But its the sea,,

Visited July 2012

Was this review helpful?Yes1

Problem with this review?Report

Ask Timothy J about Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

I take my kids here every year, usually a couple times each summer. The boys love to run around the old fort structures and my daughter and I love to hunt for sea glass. For us its usually a two boat trip out as we like to go to the smaller islands where there is never a crowd. You can walk the whole way around the island and oftentimes never see another person. I've heard there is camping on the islands as well..can't wait for my little ones to get a bit bigger so we can try that out.

Visited August 2012

Was this review helpful?Yes

Problem with this review?Report

Ask loveroadtripswkids about Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Judy K

Hatfield, Massachusetts

Level Contributor

3 reviews

“Boston cruises”

Reviewed November 18, 2012

Have taken harbor cruises many times. The most fun was toProvincetown. We always went in the fall. We often saw whales.Had fun dancing to the band too. It's a great day trip.

Visited December 2011

Was this review helpful?Yes

Problem with this review?Report

Ask Judy K about Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Terry S

Ottawa, Canada

Level Contributor

71 reviews

33 attraction reviews

42 helpful votes

“A Fun Day of Island Hopping”

Reviewed November 6, 2012

We took the tour boat to George's Island and did a guided tour of Fort Warren. An interesting and informative tour.

Then we hopped on the boat and headed to Spectacle Island. There we ate, walked around then swam. Refreshing as it was a hot day.

Kids and adults had a great time. Well worth it.

Visited August 2012

Was this review helpful?Yes

Problem with this review?Report

Ask Terry S about Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Jennifer E

Lowell, Massachusetts

Level Contributor

4 reviews

3 attraction reviews

4 helpful votes

“A great hideaway from the city”

Reviewed November 5, 2012

Take a boat trip, and you will be in the beautiful ocean front right in Boston Harbor. Visit Georges Island and appreciate history how a technological advance of steam engines obsoletes this newly built fort in 1860s. All other islands are nice to visit and a great way to relax in a nice summer day. Plenty of ranger programs and occasionally music playing as well. Then, head back to the city, and you are only a few minutes walk away from Faniel Hall with its galore of restaurants and bars.

Visited June 2012

Was this review helpful?Yes

Problem with this review?Report

Ask Jennifer E about Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)

We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. We support the following browsers:
Windows:Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome.
Mac:Safari.

TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.